News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

Rob Chesney, vice president of eBay Motors, will lead a panel of experts to explore the future state of the industry, as influenced by the Internet, at the 2009 SEMA Show.

American Speed Association event set for the Phakisa Freeway Circuit in Welkom, South Africa; FIA hands down severe punishment to Renault; the Lotus name will return to Formula One racing next season; and more racing news.

The specialty-equipment industry makes sure that Scion's xB looks anything but "boxy" in this collection of photos from the 2008 SEMA Show.

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities.

SEMA’s Online Marketing Conference, scheduled a day before the 2009 SEMA Show opening, is a full-day program that will show you how to grow your business online.

SEMA eNews highlights the websites of SEMA-member companies through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section each week.

Continuing its interviews with SEMA executives, SEMA News talks with SEMA Trade Shows Director Gary Vigil to uncover what attendees can expect from the 2009 SEMA Show, new Show programs introduced this year and more. Read the article here.

A.R.E. builds the Exterminator for the “Verminators”; Mark Mojica joins ReadyLift as director of sales and marketing; Boge America celebrates 10 years in America; and more news from the specialty-equipment industry.

News from the NHRA: Robert Hight grabs his first win of the season, moves to third in Funny Car points standing; Top Fuel pilot Spencer Massey and Funny Car driver Mike Neff post wins in four-lane, four-wide exhibition events; Lucas Oil Products signed a multiyear agreement to renews its title...